Tuesday, February 25, 2025
Please read today's newsletter containing information on the Chin of Bowling Green, ATO's celebration of a childhood cancer survivor, a win by WKU Softball, Braxton Bayless' career night for WKU Men's Basketball, and a loss for WKU Baseball. Have a terrific Tuesday, and as always, GO TOPS!
Chin dancers perform traditional celebrations during the 77th Chin Community of Bowling Green’s National Day celebration in Van Meter Hall on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. The Chin people originate from Burma and have maintained a large population in Bowling Green for over 70 years.
Anthony Clauson | News Reporter
With war raging in their homeland, the Chin Community of Bowling Green (CCBG) came together to celebrate Chin National Day at Van Meter Hall on Saturday Ling Kee, president of the CCBG and Burmese Community of Bowling Green, said Chin National Day is an international celebration of the Chin cultural identity. The celebration included food, dances, singing, a fashion show and a Mr and Mrs competition, meant to highlight Chin culture
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‘They’re there for us’: ATO celebrates local child’s win over cancer
Auggie opens gifts with Richard Gutierrez, freshman Alpha Tau Omega philanthropy chair, during a surprise pizza party in Auggie’s honor hosted by Alpha Tau Omega at the Baker’s home in Bowling Green, Ky. on Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025. Photo by Dominic Di Palermo.
Dominic Di Palermo | Staff Photographer
August “Auggie” Baker, 4, is like many other kids. He loves being outside, pizza and Spider-Man. However, while he was riding his tricycle or playing games for the past two and a half years, he was also battling cancer
At just two years old Auggie was diagnosed with Leukemia during a regular wellness check-in. According to his mom, Samantha Baker, Auggie accepted most of the treatments thrown at him positively
“Most of the nurses were like, ‘He does amazing, he just does fantastic with all of this,’” Samantha Baker said.
Read more by Dominic Di Palermo
WKU Softball sweeps Hilltopper Classic
Read more by Adrianna Lein
Player spotlight: Bayless carries Hilltoppers in career night
Read more by Nathan Mueller
Hilltoppers suffer heartbreak at Murray State
Read more by David Quintanilla
Photos: WKU Softball wins over Bradley University 6-4
WKU Junior outfielder Jenna Blanton (24) gets congratulated after completing a run during the game against Gardener Webb University at the WKU Softball Complex on Sunday, 23, 2025. Photo by Wyatt Reading.
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